"Lead the way," I say before glancing up at Jared. A muscle tics in his jaw as his eyes cloud with sadness, which makes no sense.

I would have asked him what was wrong, but Alex tugs at his arm, getting his attention. "Come on. Mark’s waiting for us," she says.

As I walk behind the happy couple, I glance over at Kieran, who’s observing me. He gives me a wave, and I wish I were sitting with him. The idea of Alex and I in such close proximity is making my belly ...